JP2005296283A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program improving a taste by improving a performance effect in a variable display means. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko machine 10, on condition that at least either of the variable display result of second identification information in a second liquid crystal display 33 becomes a specific display mode as a result of the variable display of first identification information in a first liquid crystal display 32, controls to shift to a big win game state advantageous for the player. This Pachinko machine 10, when it is determined that the predetermined state condition is formed, controls to display a predetermined and related performance image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display 32, in the second liquid crystal display 33. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program for controlling variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, on the display area of the variable display device, the main condition is that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the launched gaming ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variably displayed is performed. In such a variable display device, when the identification information derived and displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display mode), a “specific game state” (big hit game state, so-called “big hit”) is advantageous to the player. ) Is provided.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of start areas and a plurality of variable display devices that variably display a plurality of identification information corresponding to them are provided. There is disclosed a device that shifts to a specific gaming state on the condition that any one of them has a specific display mode. In such a gaming machine, a single pachinko gaming machine can have a plurality of types of gaming forms, and a player can be aimed at a plurality of starting areas, thereby improving the interest. It is illustrated.
JP 2003-310925 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, if variable display of identification information is performed on a plurality of variable display devices, the effect of each can be enhanced and the interest can be improved, but among the plurality of variable display devices, When there is a variable display device in which the variable display of identification information is not performed, the effect of the variable display device is not increased, and the gameability cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a simulation program capable of improving the interest by enhancing the effect effect in the variable display means. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) By the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, the second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and the establishment of the first variable display start condition, The first variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and the second variable display which is independent of the first variable display start condition. Second variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means upon establishment of the start condition, and the first identification information in the first variable display means As a result of the variable display, the specific game state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that at least one of the results of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is in a specific display mode. Specified game that controls to shift to A game machine comprising state transition control means, wherein condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied; and determination that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied by the condition establishment determination means In such a case, the second variable display means includes sub-effect display control means for performing control to display a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display means. A featured gaming machine.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the condition establishment determination unit determines that the second variable display unit is in a standby display state in which variable display of the second identification information is not performed. And a waiting display state determining means for determining that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the condition establishment determination unit has a specific display mode in which the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display unit is A gaming machine comprising: a gaming state determination unit that determines that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied on the condition that the specific gaming state is reached.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), whether or not the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is a specific display mode. A pre-determining unit that determines in advance, and a specific display when the pre-determining unit determines that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display unit is a specific display mode. A prior notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform a prior notice to be an aspect before the result of the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed; When performing the advance notice, the advance notice execution determining means determines that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied when determined by the advance notice execution determining means. Before the advance notice In the second variable display means, when it is determined by the advance notice execution determination means, the advance notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means becomes a specific display mode. A gaming machine having a prior notice control means for performing a control for giving a notice.

  (5) The first variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the first identification information due to the establishment of the first variable display start condition is independent of the first variable display start condition. The second variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the second identification information when the second variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process As a result, on the condition that at least one of the results of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control processing has become a specific display mode, the game state shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a specific game state transition control process for performing control, a condition establishment determination process for determining whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, and the condition establishment determination process In the second variable display control process, when it is determined that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, a control for displaying a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display control process A simulation program for causing a computer to execute sub-effect display control processing for performing

  According to the invention described in (1) or (5), when it is determined that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the second variable display means relates to the display state in the first variable display means. Display control of the predetermined related effect image to be performed, the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display means is also displayed in the second variable display means when the predetermined display state condition is satisfied. Therefore, the production effect in the variable display means is enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (2), the predetermined display state condition is determined on the condition that it has been determined that the second variable display means has entered the standby display state in which the variable display of the second identification information is not performed. Since it is determined that it has been established, the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display means is displayed in the second variable display means in the waiting state, and the variable display means in the waiting state is effectively utilized. As a result, the effect of the variable display means is enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (3), on the condition that it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is in a specific display mode and a specific gaming state is obtained, Since it is determined that the display state condition is satisfied, a predetermined related effect image related to the specific gaming state transferred based on the first identification information in the first variable display means is displayed in the second variable display means. Therefore, the effect of the variable display means in the specific gaming state is enhanced, and the entertainment can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (4), when it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is a specific display mode, a prior indication that the specific display mode is set Determine whether or not to give a notice before the result of variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed, and if it is decided to make a prior notice, whether the predetermined display state condition is satisfied The second variable display means makes a prior notice that the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is in a specific display mode. Since the advance notice that the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display mode is also performed in the second variable display means, the display range in which the advance notice is executed is expanded. And the effect of the advance notice Mari, it is possible to improve the interest.

  According to the present invention, when the predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display unit is also displayed in the second variable display unit. The production effect is enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  A first liquid crystal display device 32 serving as a first variable display means and a second liquid crystal display device 33 serving as a second variable display means are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14.

  The first liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a display area 33a. Identification information is variably displayed in the display areas 32a and 33a. Such identification information is configured as special symbols 92 and 93 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  In addition, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. The identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is referred to as first identification information, and the identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is referred to as second identification information. That is, the first liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of the first identification information, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs variable display of the second identification information.

  In each of these liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and a combination of the plurality of columns of identification information thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, “ Transition from a gaming state to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed) Become.

  Also, below the display areas 32a and 33a in the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, special reserved number images 34a to 34d and 35a to 35d for displaying the reserved number in the special symbol game are displayed.

  Further, normal symbols 94 and 95 in the normal symbol game are displayed on the upper right of the display areas 32a and 33a in the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  In addition to the identification information, the normal symbol image, and the special reserved number image, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 display a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  Above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, ball passage detectors 54a and 54b are provided. When the ball passage detector 54a detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 is started on the display area 32a, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 To stop. Similarly, when the ball passage detector 54b detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54b, the display of the normal symbol 95 on the display area 33a is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, Stop changing the display of normal symbols.

  When the normal symbol 94 is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric motors) provided on the left and right sides of a first starting port 44a (first starting region) described later. The accessory) 48a changes from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the first start port 44a. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48a is opened, the blade member 48a is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the first start port 44a. Similarly, for the normal symbol 95, the blade members 48b provided on both the left and right sides of a second start port 44b (second start region) described later change from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 44b opens. It becomes easier for game balls to enter. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48b is opened, the blade member 48b is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 44b.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 each including a liquid crystal display panel are used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube ) Including a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided at the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. Any position may be used. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided separately as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an integrated liquid crystal display device is used. There may be. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. You may comprise so that it may be provided. Further, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are employed as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, etc. You may employ | adopt as a 1st variable display means and a 2nd variable display means.

  Furthermore, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. Speakers 46L and 46R are provided above the game board 14. Furthermore, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, shutters 40a and 40b that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning ports 39a and 39b are provided. That is, the special winning openings 39a and 39b are provided in the game area. The grand prize opening 39a is referred to as a first big prize opening 39a, the big prize opening 39b is referred to as a second big prize opening 39b, the shutter 40a is referred to as a first shutter 40a, and the shutter 40b is referred to as a second shutter 40b.

  As described above, when the combination of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the first identification information. The first shutter 40a is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. The first grand prize opening 39a has a specific area (not shown) having the first V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the first count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). The first shutter 40a is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, in the open state, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first grand prize opening 39a or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the first big prize opening 39a is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, in the first shutter 40a which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the first big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the first V / count sensor 102. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, the game ball received when the first grand prize opening 39a is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the first big prize opening 39a. Put it in a state.

  Similarly, when the combination of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is a specific display mode, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the second identification information. Then, the second shutter 40b is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. The second grand prize opening 39b has a specific area (not shown) having the second V / count sensor 103 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the second count sensor 105 (see FIG. 2). The second shutter 40b is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second grand prize opening 39b or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the second big prize opening 39b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, in the second shutter 40b which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the second big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the second V / count sensor 103. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, the game ball received when the second grand prize opening 39b is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the second big prize opening 39b. Put it in a state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 are executed simultaneously. It will never be done.

  Further, below the liquid crystal display device 32, a first start opening 44a having a first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided. When a game ball wins at the start port 44a, a special symbol game is started on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which multiple columns of first identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the first variable display start condition is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 44a. In addition, it is also assumed that the first identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the first variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Similarly, a second start port 44b having a second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 33. When a game ball wins the start opening 44b, a special symbol game is started on the second liquid crystal display device 33, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of second identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the second variable display start condition is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 44b. In addition, it is also assumed that the second identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the second variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  In the embodiment, the first variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the first start port 44a, and the second variable display start is that the game ball has won the second start port 44b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used as long as the first variable display start condition and the second variable display start condition are independent.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 44a and 44b, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the large winning ports 39a and 39b, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as a game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, etc., which are control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a special figure control state flag (including a first special figure control state flag and a second special figure control state flag), a general figure control state flag (a first general figure control state flag, and a second general figure control state). Including a flag), a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, A variable relating to an output in which data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, or the like exists is positioned. Such flags, counters, and the like are positioned in two types corresponding to the first control system in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second control system in the second liquid crystal display device 33. The main RAM 70 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later.

  The special figure control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutters 40a and 40b and measuring the time for opening the special prize entries 39a and 39b. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize openings 39a and 39b are opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start ports 44a and 44b, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of fluctuations.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, and various devices. An I / O port 74 for transmitting and receiving signals is provided. The initial reset circuit 64, command output port 72, and I / O port 74 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60 via the I / O port 74 described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the first V / count sensor 102, the second V / count sensor, and the like. 103, first count sensor 104, second count sensor 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, first passing ball sensor 114, second passing ball sensor 115, first starting winning ball sensor 116, second Start winning ball sensor 117, first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 119, first big prize opening solenoid 120, second big prize opening solenoid 121, first seesaw solenoid 122, second seesaw solenoid. 123, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The first V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the first big prize opening 39a. The first V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the first big winning opening 39a.

  Similarly, the second V / count sensor 103 is provided in a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second V / count sensor 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The first count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the first big prize opening 39a. The first count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the first big winning opening 39a.

  Similarly, the second count sensor 105 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The first passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54a. The first passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54a.

  Similarly, the second passage ball sensor 115 is provided in the ball passage detector 54b. The second passing ball sensor 115 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54b.

  The first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in the first start port 44a. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the first start opening 44a.

  Similarly, the second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided in the second start port 44b. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the second start opening 44b.

  The first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48a via a link member (not shown), and the blade member 48a is opened or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. And

  Similarly, the second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 119 is connected to the blade member 48b via a link member (not shown), and according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the blade member 48b. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The first big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the first shutter 40a shown in FIG. 1, and drives the first shutter 40a in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the first big prize opening 39a is opened. Open or closed.

  Similarly, the second big prize opening solenoid 121 is connected to the second shutter 40b shown in FIG. 1, and drives the second shutter 40b in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, thereby The two major winning openings 39b are set in an open state or a closed state.

  The first seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw provided in the first shutter 40a. The seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and the inclination of the seesaw is changed. To do. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  Similarly, the second seesaw solenoid 123 is connected to a seesaw provided in the second shutter 40b in a plate shape, and the seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Change the slope of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 125, and sends it to the payout device 128. In response to this, a predetermined signal is transmitted to cause the payout device 128 to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially launched into the game area by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the image display in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, and the speaker 46 (46a and 46b in FIG. 1). ), And control of the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 as the effect control means is a display control in the first variable display control means, the sub CPU 206 as the second variable display control means, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, and the first liquid crystal display device 32. A first image control circuit 250 for performing display, a second image control circuit 252 for performing display control in the second liquid crystal display device 33, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, a decoration lamp 36a, and The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including 36b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The first image control circuit 250 as the first variable display control means includes an image data processor (not shown), an image data ROM (not shown) for storing various image data, and the like. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250 receives identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and a normal symbol indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM. Various image data such as image data is read out, and image data to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The first image control circuit 250 converts the generated image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the first liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Display. In addition, the second image control circuit 252 as the second variable display control unit performs the same process on the second liquid crystal display device 33.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various types of audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 230 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The audio control circuit 230 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the lamp 132 based on a command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

[Explanation of notice allocation table, etc.]
In the program ROM 208 in the present embodiment, a notice distribution table for determining a notice effect pattern to be executed will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the notice allocation table stored in the actual program ROM 208 stores values for determining the notice effect pattern, but in order to simplify the explanation and facilitate understanding, the present embodiment As shown in FIG. 3, the description will be made assuming that the distribution ratio of the notice effect pattern is set. Even if the notice allocation table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  In the notice allocation table, as shown in FIG. 3, the distribution ratio of the notice effect pattern when the result derived and displayed is out of sync, and the ratio of the notice effect pattern when the result obtained and displayed is a big hit. And are set.

  As the type of the notice effect pattern to be distributed, “No notice effect” and “Heruki-chan notice effect pattern” are set.

  If the result of the identification information being derived and displayed is determined to be out of date, the notice effect is not executed with a probability of 99%, and the notice effect based on the “Hakiki-chan notice effect pattern” is executed with a probability of 1%. The On the other hand, if the result from which the identification information is derived and displayed is determined as a jackpot, the notice effect is not executed with a probability of 40%, and the notice effect based on the “Hakiki-chan notice effect pattern” is produced with a probability of 60%. Executed.

  As described above, in the above-described notice allocation table, the big hit notice (preliminary notice) is executed with a higher probability in the case of a big hit than in the case of no big hit. This allows the player to recognize that there is a high possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state by making a big hit notice, and can raise the expectation for the game and improve the interest. it can.

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit announcement is made, the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a big hit announcement that the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode. Will be done. As a result, when it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the jackpot notice to the effect that the specific display mode is set is displayed as the first identification. It is determined whether or not to perform the variable display result of the information before it is derived and displayed, and when it is determined to perform the jackpot notice, it is determined whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, In the liquid crystal display device 33, the jackpot notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode is given, so the first identification in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. Since the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs a big hit warning that the result of variable display of information is in a specific display mode, the display range in which the big hit warning is executed can be expanded. Effect is increased, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a of the first liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 4A, the derivation display of identification information (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is displayed. In addition, on the display area 33 a in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the derivation display of identification information (a special symbol 93 in a special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is also performed. In this case, when the first variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display of the first identification information is executed as shown in FIG. If the second variable display start condition, which is independent of the first variable display start condition, is not satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 in the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a second state as shown in FIG. Variable display of identification information is not executed. In addition, the variable display of the first identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information displayed in a variable manner are derived and displayed in a predetermined order, as shown in FIG. When one stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) are stopped and displayed, and the first identification information that is stopped and displayed in those columns is a predetermined combination, reach It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, the third stop column (for example, the middle column) is stopped and displayed, and the first identification information of the plurality of columns derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the same symbol). The game state is shifted to the big hit game state on the condition that the three are arranged in the form of 3). Similarly, on the condition that the second identification information is a predetermined combination, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the second liquid crystal display device 33 does not perform variable display of the second identification information and the demonstration effect is being performed (wait display state), FIG. ), When the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode (when a predetermined display state condition is satisfied), the second liquid crystal display In the device 33, as shown in FIG. 5C, a jackpot effect image (predetermined related effect) related to the big hit based on the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32. Image) is displayed. In other words, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is in the demonstration effect, and the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is satisfied when a predetermined display state condition is established such that the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a big hit. A predetermined related effect image related to is displayed.

  Accordingly, when it is determined that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs display control of a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32. Since the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is also displayed in the second liquid crystal display device 33 due to the establishment of the predetermined display state condition, the effect effect in the variable display means is increased, The interest can be improved.

  And when it shifts to the big hit game state based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information, the big hit effect image will be displayed continuously, and when the big hit game state ends, FIG. As shown in (D), the demonstration effect will be performed again.

  If the second variable display start condition for starting variable display of the second identification information is satisfied in the case of shifting to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information, As shown in FIG. 6A, the display of the big hit effect image is interrupted, and the variable display of the second identification information is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the first liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of the first identification information and the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs a demonstration effect, As shown in FIG. 6 (C), a jackpot notice effect regarding the result of variable display of the first identification information may be performed. That is, in the second liquid crystal display device 33, a specific display mode is obtained according to a determination result of whether or not the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. A jackpot notice to the effect may be made before the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed. Of course, even if the result of the variable display of the first identification information does not become a specific display mode, a big hit notice (so-called “gase effect”) may be performed.

  As a result, when it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the jackpot notice to the effect that the specific display mode is set is displayed as the first identification. It is determined whether or not to perform the variable display result of the information before it is derived and displayed, and when it is determined to perform the jackpot notice, it is determined whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, In the liquid crystal display device 33, the jackpot notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode is given, so the first identification in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. Since the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs a big hit warning that the result of variable display of information is in a specific display mode, the display range in which the big hit warning is executed can be expanded. Effect is increased, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 and FIGS. 11 to 14 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 9) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, the first special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the first identification information displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed. (Step S15). Then, as in the first special symbol control process described above, the second special symbol control process regarding the progress of the special symbol game on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the second identification information displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. Is executed (step S16). Then, the first normal symbol control process for the normal symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the normal symbol displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, a control for driving the blade member 48a to an open state, a closed state, and the like based on the first normal control state flag. Similar to the above-described first normal symbol control process, the second normal symbol control process is executed on the normal symbol game on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the normal symbol displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 (steps). S18). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, a control for driving the blade member 48b to an open state, a closed state, and the like based on the second common figure control state flag. Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes from step S15 to step S18 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start ports 44a and 44b, the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d is executed (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening times of the big winning openings 39a and 39b that are opened when a big hit occurs. For example, various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include the demo display command, the types of identification information (including the first identification information and the second identification information) derived and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. The derived designating command to be shown, the changing pattern specifying command showing the changing display pattern of the identification information (including the first identification information and the second identification information), and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[First special symbol control process]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S80 are the first special figure control state flags corresponding to those steps, and according to the numerical value of the first special figure control state flag, One step corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds. Moreover, since the same process is performed also about the 2nd special symbol control process performed in step S16 of FIG. 7, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, a process of loading the first special figure control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the first special figure control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the first special figure control state flag, as will be described later. Become. The first special figure control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game in the first liquid crystal display device 32, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a first special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved pieces when the first special figure control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If there is, jackpot determination, derived identification information, identification information variation pattern, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management in the first special symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. . That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a first special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the special symbol change time management to the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management when the first special symbol control state flag indicates the special symbol change time management. The first special figure control state flag is set, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a first special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the first special figure control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the first special figure control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) in the waiting time timer. To do. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. In other words, the main CPU 66 displays at least one of the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 as a specific display. On the condition that it becomes an aspect, control to shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is performed. The main CPU 66 that executes step S74 in this embodiment corresponds to an example of a specific gaming state transition control unit. In addition, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the big hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the big hit start command stored in this way is supplied as a big hit start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. By executing such processing, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes that the big hit gaming state starts. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a first big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 opens the big winning opening 39a when the first special figure control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. Therefore, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the first special figure control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the first big prize opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 releases the big prize opening when the first special figure control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the first special figure control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, the first big prize opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the first special figure control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 sets the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied (the special winning opening opening time timer is “0”). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39a when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the first special figure control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, the first outstanding winning mouth residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the time for monitoring the remaining ball in the winning game mouth elapses, It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the first special figure control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the big hit end command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the big hit end command stored in this way is supplied as a big hit end command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. By executing such processing, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes that the big hit gaming state is ended. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the first special figure control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (07) indicating that the first special figure control state flag indicates the big hit end interval, and a value (indicated when the time corresponding to the big hit end interval elapses) ( 08) is set in the first special figure control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a first special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the first special figure control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check to the first special symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed by setting the first special figure control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag to “00”, “01”, “0” when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the big hit gaming state. By setting “02” and “08” in this order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state. By doing so, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby making the configuration shown in FIG. The processes of step S77, step S78, and step S76 shown are executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition for the big hit game state (specific game end condition) is satisfied, the first special figure control state flag is set to “04”, “05”, “07”. , "08" in order, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The big hit gaming state will be terminated on the condition that 15 rounds) have been completed. In addition, when the first special figure control state flag and the second special figure control state flag are “01”, each indicates a state in which the variable display of the identification information is being executed. Further, when the first special figure control state flag and the second special figure control state flag are any one of “03” to “07”, each of them indicates a state in which the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

[First special symbol memory check process]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the first special figure control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the value indicates a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102, and if it is not determined that the first special symbol control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, This subroutine ends.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S112 in FIG. If it is not determined that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103.

  That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the first liquid crystal display device 32 is in a standby display state in which the variable display of the first identification information is not performed (an example of a predetermined display state condition). . Of course, in the second special symbol memory check process similar to the first special symbol memory check process, the main CPU 66 also waits for the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 not being variably displayed. It will be determined whether or not a state has been reached. The main CPU 66 that executes step S102 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a waiting display state determination unit and a condition establishment determination unit.

  In step S <b> 103, the main CPU 66 sets “0” to the sub-effect command transmitted flag that is positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. That is, the main CPU 66 initializes the sub-effect command transmitted flag set in step S114. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as the first special symbol control state flag (step S104). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the first special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information on condition that the gaming ball has passed through the first starting port 44a (first starting region) provided in the gaming region. It will be determined whether or not to shift to. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines in advance whether or not the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. The main CPU 66 that executes Step S105 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a prior determination unit. On the other hand, since the same process is executed in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 confirms that the game ball has passed through the second start port 44b (second start area) provided in the game area. Based on the condition, it is determined whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information. Note that the main CPU 66 that executes this processing also corresponds to an example of a prior determination unit.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol random number value, the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column is obtained. The data indicating the first identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this way is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. It is supplied to the CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the random symbol value for determining the off symbol from the random symbol for determining the off symbol, and first identifications corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the off symbol. Information is determined, and data indicating the first identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this way is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. It is supplied to the CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the first identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the first identification information in the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the change effect time based on the change pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the change effect time table indicating the change effect time of the change pattern, and the change effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S112 of FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 reads the second special figure control state flag, and determines whether or not the second special figure control state flag is “03” to “07”. When the second special figure control state flag is “03” to “07”, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33. It will be determined that

  In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the second special figure control state flag is “03” to “07”, that is, based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33. If it is determined that the gaming state has been shifted to the big hit gaming state, the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 reads the second special figure control state flag and determines that the second special figure control state flag is not “03” to “07”, that is, the second special figure control state flag in the second liquid crystal display device 33. If it is determined that the gaming state has not been shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the identification information, the process proceeds to step S115. Of course, in the second special symbol memory check process, the same process as the first special symbol memory check process is executed.

  That is, the main CPU 66 that executes Step S112 has a specific display mode as a result of variable display of the second identification information (first identification information) in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32). It is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit gaming state has been reached (an example of a predetermined display state condition). Note that the main CPU 66 that executes step S112 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit and a condition establishment determination unit.

  In step S <b> 113, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the sub-effect command transmitted flag positioned in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is “1”. This sub-effect command transmitted flag is set in step S114, which will be described later, and is initialized in step S103, which will be described later, and step S116, which will be described later. Therefore, when it is first determined that a predetermined display state condition has been established, It will be determined that it is 1 ″. In addition, when the variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is started after it is first determined that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied, or when the standby state is resumed after that. , “0” is determined. As described above, by executing this processing, the sub-effect command is prevented from being transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 a plurality of times, so that the control load on the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200 is reduced. Can do.

  In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the sub-effect command transmitted flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the sub-effect command transmitted flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S <b> 114, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating the sub-effect big hit execution command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the sub-effect big hit execution command stored in this way is supplied as a sub-effect big hit execution command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. It will be. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Therefore, according to the above-described steps S102 and 112 to 114, the main CPU 66 determines that the second liquid crystal display device 33 has entered the standby display state in which the second identification information is not variably displayed. The result of the variable display of the first identification information in the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, and it is determined that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied on the condition that it is determined that the big hit gaming state has been established.

  On the other hand, in step S115, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. The data for supplying the demonstration display command stored in this way is supplied as a demonstration display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen and the like are executed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Then, the main CPU 66 sets “0” to the sub-effect command transmitted flag positioned in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S116). That is, the main CPU 66 initializes the sub-effect command transmitted flag set in step S114. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes command reception processing as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S301). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 determines a variation pattern based on the received command, and stores data indicating the determined variation pattern in the work RAM 210. The area is set (step S302).

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the variation pattern to the image control circuits 250 and 252 corresponding to the variation pattern designation command at a predetermined timing. That is, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command transmitted on the condition that a game ball has won the first start port 44a, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the variation pattern to the first image control circuit 250. Will be. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command transmitted on the condition that a game ball has won the second start opening 44b, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the variation pattern to the second image control circuit 252. Will be.

  Then, each of the image control circuits 250 and 252 reads various image data from the image data ROM based on the data indicating the variation pattern supplied from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes them to variably display the first identification information. The variable display of the second identification information is controlled. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S303.

  In step S303, the sub CPU 206 executes a notice determination process. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to perform a notice (a jackpot notice) based on whether or not the received variation pattern designation command is a command that enters a jackpot gaming state. It will be. In particular, as will be described in detail later, when it is decided to give a notice (a big hit notice), in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32), the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display). The control for performing the jackpot notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information (second identification information) in the device 33) is likely to be a specific display mode is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a command other than the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S304.

  If it is not determined in step S301 that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it is determined whether a jackpot start command has been received (step S304). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot start command has been received, the jackpot start demonstration effect data indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S305). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the jackpot start command has been received, it moves the process to step S306.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 supplies the big hit start demonstration effect data to the image control circuits 250 and 252 corresponding to the liquid crystal display device that shifts to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing. In other words, when the sub CPU 206 receives a jackpot start command for shifting to the jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32, the first image control circuit 250. The big hit start demonstration production data will be supplied. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 receives a jackpot start command for shifting to a jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33, the second image control circuit 252. The big hit start demonstration production data will be supplied.

  Each of the image control circuits 250 and 252 reads various image data from the image data ROM based on the jackpot start demonstration effect data supplied from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes them to display the jackpot start demonstration effect image on the liquid crystal display. Control to be displayed on the devices 32 and 33 is performed.

  If it is not determined that the jackpot start command has been received in the process of step S304, it is determined whether or not a subsidiary effect jackpot execution command has been received (step S306). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the sub effect big hit execution command has been received, the big hit medium decoration effect data for executing the big hit medium decoration effect is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S307). . In particular, the sub CPU 206 is a jackpot for causing the other liquid crystal display device to display a big hit medium decoration effect image (sub effect) regarding the big hit game state that is shifted based on the result of variable display of the identification information in one liquid crystal display device. The medium decoration effect data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the sub effect jackpot execution command, it moves the process to step S308.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 supplies the big hit / decorative effect data to the image control circuits 250 and 252 corresponding to another liquid crystal display device different from the liquid crystal display device that has shifted to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing. Become. That is, when the sub CPU 206 receives the sub-effect big hit execution command when the sub CPU 206 is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32, The big hit medium decoration effect data is supplied to the second image control circuit 252 different from the image control circuit 250. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 receives the sub effect big hit execution command in the case where the sub liquid crystal display device 33 is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33, The big hit medium decoration effect data is supplied to the first image control circuit 250 different from the image control circuit 252.

  Each of the image control circuits 250 and 252 reads various image data from the image data ROM based on the big hit / medium decoration effect data supplied from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes them to display the big hit end effect image on the liquid crystal display device. Control to display on 32 and 33 is performed.

  That is, the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, and the second image control circuit 252 are the second identification information (first identification information) in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32). A standby display state in which variable display is not performed is entered, and the result of variable display of the first identification information (second identification information) in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) becomes a specific display mode. The second liquid crystal display device 32 (first liquid crystal display device 32) determines that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied on the condition that it has been determined that the big hit gaming state has been reached. Control for displaying the big hit effect image based on the result of the variable display of the identification information). In other words, when the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, and the second image control circuit 252 determine that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first In the liquid crystal display device 32), control for displaying a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) is performed. Note that the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, and the second image control circuit 252 that execute step S307 in the present embodiment correspond to an example of a sub-effect display control unit.

  Accordingly, when it is determined that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs display control of a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32. Since the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is also displayed in the second liquid crystal display device 33 due to the establishment of the predetermined display state condition, the effect effect in the variable display means is increased, The interest can be improved.

  Further, since it is determined that the second liquid crystal display device 33 is in the standby display state where the variable display of the second identification information is not performed, it is determined that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied. A predetermined related effect image related to the display state on the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 in the waiting state, and the effect effect on the variable display means is obtained by effectively utilizing the variable display means in the waiting state. Can increase interest.

  Further, it is determined that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied on the condition that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode and it is determined that the big hit gaming state has been established. Therefore, since the predetermined related effect image related to the big hit gaming state transferred based on the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33, in the big hit gaming state The effect of the variable display means is enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  If it is not determined in step S306 that the sub-effects big hit execution command has been received, it is determined whether a big hit end command has been received (step S308). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot end command has been received, if the jackpot decoration effect data is set, the jackpot decoration effect data is cleared (step S309), and the jackpot game. The jackpot end effect data indicating the end of the state is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S310). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 supplies the big hit end effect data to the image control circuits 250 and 252 corresponding to the liquid crystal display device that shifts to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing. That is, when the sub CPU 206 receives a jackpot end command for shifting to the jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32, the first image control circuit 250. The big hit end production data will be supplied. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 receives a jackpot end command for shifting to the jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the second image control circuit 252. The big hit end production data will be supplied.

  Then, each of the image control circuits 250 and 252 reads various image data from the image data ROM based on the jackpot end effect data supplied from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. , 33 is controlled to be displayed.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the jackpot end command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received commands (step S311). The other received commands correspond to various commands such as a derived symbol designation command, a derived normal symbol designation command, and a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. For other processing corresponding to the received command, for example, when a derived normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived normal symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. When a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, various processing such as processing for setting data indicating a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is performed. included.

[Preliminary decision processing]
The subroutine executed in step S303 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, a process of extracting a random number for notice determination is executed (step S321). The sub CPU 206 extracts the notice determination random number value from the notice determination random number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S322.

  In step S322, it is determined whether or not the big hit variation pattern. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the fluctuation pattern, and determines whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation pattern based on the data indicating the fluctuation pattern. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a big hit variation pattern, it moves the process to step S323. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it is a big hit variation pattern, it moves the process to step S324.

  In step S323, the sub CPU 206 refers to the notice distribution table at the time of the big hit, and executes a process of determining the notice effect corresponding to the random value. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects the notice effect pattern to be executed with reference to the notice determination random value extracted in the process of step S321 and the notice distribution table at the time of the big hit. Of course, as described above, the notice effect may not be executed. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores data indicating the selected notice effect pattern in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S325.

  On the other hand, in step S324, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for determining a notice effect corresponding to the random value with reference to the notice distribution table at the time of loss. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects the notice effect pattern to be executed with reference to the notice distribution table at the time of deviation from the notice determination random number extracted in the process of step S321. Of course, as described above, the notice effect may not be executed. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores data indicating the selected notice effect pattern in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S325.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes steps S321 to S324 performs variable display of the first identification information (second identification information) in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) by the main control circuit 60. When it is determined that the result is in a specific display mode, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot notice that the specific display mode is to be made before the result of the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed. Will be. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes steps S321 to S324 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a prior notice execution determination unit.

  In step S325, the notice effect data indicating the notice effect is set. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (a predetermined display state condition is satisfied) based on the result determined in steps S321 to S324. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied when it is determined to make a big hit notice. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes step S325 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a prior notice execution determination unit and a condition establishment determination unit.

  If the sub CPU 206 determines that the notice effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 206 sets the notice effect data indicating the notice effect determined in steps S321 to S324. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 notifies the image control circuits 250 and 252 corresponding to another liquid crystal display device different from the liquid crystal display device that performs variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the variable display start condition at a predetermined timing. Data will be supplied. That is, the sub CPU 206 is different from the first image control circuit 250 when the first liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of the first identification information due to the establishment of the first variable display start condition. The notice effect data is supplied to the second image control circuit 252. On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 is different from the second image control circuit 252 when the second identification information is variably displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 due to the establishment of the second variable display start condition. The notice effect data is supplied to one image control circuit 250.

  Then, each of the image control circuits 250 and 252 reads various image data from the image data ROM based on the notice effect data supplied from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes them to produce a notice effect image (a big hit notice effect image). Control to display on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 is performed.

  That is, the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, and the second image control circuit 252, in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32), when it is determined to make a big hit notice, Performing control for making a big hit notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information (second identification information) in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) becomes a specific display mode; Become. In other words, when the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, and the second image control circuit 252 determine that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first In the liquid crystal display device 32), control for displaying a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) is performed. Note that the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, and the second image control circuit 252 that execute step S325 in the present embodiment correspond to an example of a big hit notice control unit and a sub-effect display control unit.

  Accordingly, when it is determined that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 performs display control of a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32. Since the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is also displayed in the second liquid crystal display device 33 due to the establishment of the predetermined display state condition, the effect effect in the variable display means is increased, The interest can be improved.

  In addition, when it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, a jackpot notice indicating that the specific display mode is set is displayed as the first identification information. Whether or not to perform the variable display result before it is derived and displayed, and if it is determined to make the jackpot notice, it is determined whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, and the second liquid crystal In the display device 33, since the jackpot notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode is given, the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. Since the jackpot notice that the variable display result is in a specific display mode is also performed in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the display range in which the jackpot notice is executed can be expanded, and the effect of the jackpot notice But Mari, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, when one of the liquid crystal display devices is a big hit and the other liquid crystal display device is in a standby display state, the display state (for example, a big hit state in one liquid crystal display device). ) Related display effect image (for example, jackpot effect image) is displayed, but not limited to this, for example, when one of the liquid crystal display devices is variably displayed identification information, A predetermined related effect image related to the display state in one liquid crystal display device may be displayed on the other liquid crystal display device.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when one liquid crystal display device is a big hit and the other liquid crystal display device is variably displaying the identification information, the display state (for example, the big hit is one of the liquid crystal display devices). The predetermined related effect image (for example, the big hit effect image) related to the (state) is not displayed and the other identification information is variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the other identification information While performing variable display, you may comprise so that the predetermined relevant effect image relevant to the display state in one liquid crystal display device may be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 are configured to perform the jackpot notice of various information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured so that a big hit announcement is made by light emission from the decorative lamps 36a and 36b, or a combination thereof. Of course, the structure which does not perform such a jackpot notice may be sufficient.

  In the above-described embodiment, the two control systems are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there are a plurality of control systems, three or more control systems may be used. You may comprise so that the probability which transfers to a jackpot game state may differ for every system | strain.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the two prize winning openings are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of the prize winning openings may be one or more. Good. Further, the blade members 48a and 48b are provided in the vicinity of the start ports 44a and 44b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the blade members 48a and 48b may not be provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally. Of course, the payout / firing control circuit 126 may be integrated with the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is also applicable to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 16, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In this embodiment, a simulation program is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge, and the control unit executes various processes according to the simulation program.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) First variable display control processing for controlling variable display of the first identification information when the first variable display start condition is satisfied.

  (A2) A second variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the second identification information when a second variable display start condition that is independent of the first variable display start condition is satisfied.

  (A3) At least one of the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process and the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process are specified The specific game state transition control process for performing control to shift to the specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the display mode is set.

  (A4) Condition satisfaction determination processing for determining whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied.

  (A5) When it is determined in the condition establishment determination process that a predetermined display state condition is established, in the second variable display control process, a predetermined condition related to the display state in the first variable display control process A sub-effect display control process for controlling the display of the related effect image.

  (A6) In the condition establishment determination process, the predetermined display is performed on the condition that it is determined that the display state is a standby display state in which the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process is not performed. A wait display state determination process for determining that the state condition is satisfied.

  (A7) On the condition that in the condition establishment determination process, it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process is in a specific display mode and the specific gaming state is achieved. A gaming state determination process for determining that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied.

  (A8) A pre-determination process for determining in advance whether or not the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process is a specific display mode.

  (A9) When it is determined in the prior determination process that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process is a specific display mode, a specific display mode is obtained. A prior notice execution determination process for determining whether or not the prior notice is performed before the result of the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed.

  (A10) Preliminary advance execution determination process for determining that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied when the prior advance notice is determined in the prior advance execution determination process in the condition establishment determination process.

  (A11) In the sub-effect display control process, when the prior notice is determined and the prior notice execution determination process is determined, the first variable display control process is determined in the second variable display control process. A prior notice control process for performing a prior notice that the result of variable display of the first identification information in FIG.

  As described above, when it is determined that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A5), the second variable display means performs the first variable. Since the display control of the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the display means is performed, the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display means becomes the second when the predetermined display state condition is satisfied. Since it is also displayed on the variable display means, the effect of the variable display means is enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A6), it is determined on the condition that the second variable display means determines that the standby display state in which the variable display of the second identification information is not performed has been performed. Therefore, the predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display means is displayed in the second variable display means in the waiting state, and the variable display in the waiting state is displayed. By effectively utilizing the means, the effect of the variable display means can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A7), it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is in a specific display mode and the specific game state has been determined. Since it is determined that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied, the predetermined related effect image related to the specific gaming state transferred based on the first identification information in the first variable display means is the second Since it is displayed on the variable display means, the effect of the variable display means in the specific gaming state is enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, when it is determined that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is a specific display mode by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A8) to (A11), When it is determined whether or not to make a prior notice that a specific display mode is to be made before the result of the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed, It is determined whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, and in the second variable display means, a prior indication that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means becomes a specific display mode Since the advance notice is given, the advance notice that the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means becomes a specific display mode is also made in the second variable display means. Advance notice is executed It is possible to extend the shows range, increases the performance effects due to prior notice, it is possible to improve the interest.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a network 300 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400 that is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A3), (A4), (A6) to (A8) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400. Then, a simulation program for executing the processes (A1), (A2), (A5), (A9) to (A11) described above is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A3), (A4), (A6) to (A8), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (A1), (A2) , (A5), (A9) to (A11) are executed.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, a second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and the first variable display. Due to the establishment of the start condition, the first variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and the first variable display start condition are independent of each other. A second variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means upon establishment of a second variable display start condition; and a second variable display control means in the first variable display means. As a result of the variable display of the first identification information, at least one of the results of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means has become a specific display mode. To a specific gaming state that is advantageous to A gaming machine comprising a specific gaming state transition control means for controlling, a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied, and a predetermined display state condition by the condition establishment determination means And sub-effect display control means for controlling the second variable display means to display a predetermined related effect image related to the display state of the first variable display means in the second variable display means. The first variable display means, the second variable display means, the first variable display control means, the second variable display control means, the specific game state transition control means, Specific configurations such as condition establishment determination means, sub-effect display control means, waiting display state determination means, gaming state determination means, advance determination means, advance notice execution determination means, advance notice execution determination means, advance notice control means, etc. It can be designed and changed as required.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice distribution table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 1st liquid crystal display device 33 2nd liquid crystal display device 40a 1st shutter 40b 2nd shutter 44a 1st starting port 44b 2nd starting port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 First starting winning ball sensor 117 Second starting winning ball sensor 120 First big winning port solenoid 121 Second big winning port solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 first image control circuit 252 second image control circuit

Claims (5)

First variable display means for performing variable display of the first identification information;
Second variable display means for performing variable display of the second identification information;
First variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means upon establishment of a first variable display start condition;
The second variable display means controls the variable display of the second identification information by establishing a second variable display start condition that is independent of the first variable display start condition. Variable display control means;
As a result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means, at least one of the results of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means becomes a specific display mode. A gaming machine provided with specific game state transition control means for performing control to shift to a specific game state advantageous to the player,
Condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined display state condition is satisfied;
When it is determined by the condition establishment determination means that a predetermined display state condition is established, a predetermined related effect image related to the display state in the first variable display means is displayed in the second variable display means. A gaming machine comprising a sub-effect display control means for performing display control. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The condition establishment determining means satisfies the predetermined display state condition on the condition that it has determined that the second variable display means is in a standby display state in which the second identification information is not variably displayed. A gaming machine comprising waiting display state determination means for determining that the game has been completed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The condition establishment determining means is provided on the condition that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is in a specific display mode and the specific gaming state is determined. A gaming machine comprising gaming state determination means for determining that a display state condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Pre-determination means for determining in advance whether or not the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is a specific display mode;
When it is determined by the prior determination unit that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display unit is a specific display mode, a prior notice that the specific display mode is set, Prior notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform before the result of variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed,
The condition establishment determination means includes advance notice execution determination means for determining that the predetermined display state condition is satisfied when the advance notice is determined by the prior notice execution determination means.
When the advance notice is determined by the advance notice execution determining means, the secondary effect display control means is the second variable display means, wherein the first variable display means is the first variable display means. A gaming machine comprising a prior notice control means for performing a prior notice that a result of variable display of identification information is in a specific display mode. A first variable display control process for controlling variable display of the first identification information upon establishment of the first variable display start condition;
A second variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the second identification information by establishing a second variable display start condition that is independent of the first variable display start condition;
A display mode in which at least one of a result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process and a result of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process are specific A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a specific game state transition control process for performing control to shift to a specific game state advantageous to a player on the condition that
A condition establishment determination process for determining whether or not a predetermined display state condition is established;
When it is determined that a predetermined display state condition is satisfied in the condition establishment determination process, a predetermined related effect related to the display state in the first variable display control process is determined in the second variable display control process. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute sub-effect display control processing for performing control to display an image.

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